Asian Man Falls onto Subway Tracks in New York... Possible Hate Crime

An Asian man was pushed onto the subway tracks in New York, USA. The photo shows the suspect captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV). Photo by WABC News

[Asia Economy Reporter Jumi Lee] An Asian man was pushed onto the subway tracks at a New York City subway station. Although he was not hit by the train, the police have launched an investigation considering the possibility of a hate crime.

According to US WABC News and others on the 24th (local time), at around 7:45 a.m., an Asian man (35) waiting for the subway on the platform at 21st Street-Queensbridge station in Queens, New York, was pushed from behind by a person and fell onto the tracks.

The victim suffered a torn forehead from the fall but was fortunately not struck by the train.

He was helped back onto the platform by other subway passengers nearby and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The suspect reportedly fled the scene.

The police believe this incident may be a hate crime, given the sharp increase in hate crimes against Asians since COVID-19. Therefore, the investigation is being handled by the Hate Crime Task Force (TF).

According to the police, the suspect is a man in his 20s to 30s wearing a black hoodie and black mask. The suspect’s race has not been disclosed. However, the suspect captured on the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage released by WABC appears to be Black.

Meanwhile, hate crimes targeting Asians have surged in the US since COVID-19. In response, the US House of Representatives passed a hate crime prevention law focused on addressing violence against Asians living in the US on the 18th (local time), and President Biden signed the bill into law on the 20th.

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